Billie Piper Favored to Replace Ncuti Gatwa as Doctor Who

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Rumors are circulating that Ncuti Gatwa may be stepping away from the popular BBC TV series Doctor Who, with Swindon-born celebrity Billie Piper emerging as the odds-on favorite to take on the iconic role. With 75% chance of landing the part, Piper's name is at the top of the list as the next potential Doctor, according to online betting guide OLBG.com. This would be a historic moment, as Billie would be the first person to appear in the show as both a companion and as the Doctor.

Key Takeaways:

  • Billie Piper is the odds-on favorite to replace Ncuti Gatwa as the next Doctor, with a 75% chance of landing the role, according to OLBG.com.
  • Piper has a long history with the show, having played the Doctor's companion Rose Tyler alongside Christopher Eccleston and David Tennant's versions of the character from 2005 to 2008.
  • She would be the first person to appear in the show as both a companion and as the Doctor if she takes on the role.
  • Other contenders for the role include Jenna Coleman, Suranne Jones, Jessica Gunning, and Nicola Coughlan.
  • Billie Piper has won two National Television Awards for Best Actress in 2005 and 2006 for her performances in Doctor Who, and an Olivier Award for her performance as the lead actress in the 2016 production of Yerma.
  • Piper was born in Swindon in 1982 and began her acting career at a young age, becoming the youngest female singer to enter the UK singles charts at number one with her debut single "Because We Want To" aged 15.

Statistics:

  • Billie Piper's 75% chance of landing the role according to OLBG.com
  • OLBG.com's entertainment betting expert, Jake Ashton, cited the return of a former companion like Billie Piper as a "seismic twist"
  • The BBC has not confirmed whether Ncuti Gatwa will be staying in the Tardis for a third series in the role

Sources:

  • OLBG.com
  • The Observer
  • BBC News
  • IMDb: Billie Piper
  • Oliver Awards: Yerma
  • National Television Awards: Billie Piper
  • The Guardian: Billie Piper becomes youngest female singer to reach number one
  • Wikipedia: Billie Piper